Senior Backend Software Engineer – Achievements, Gamification

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Brazil.

📋 Description

• Committed to delivering high-quality work in a timely manner. Conduct comprehensive pull-request reviews and develop reusable code for future applications;

• Proactively incorporate AI agents into our engineering workflows to enhance efficiency and automation;

• Leverage AI as a force multiplier by strategically applying it to address complex technical challenges and achieve measurable business outcomes;

• Adopt a data-driven approach by participating in and/or leading architectural decisions, sharing opportunities for improvement, fostering innovation, and ensuring design documentation is current;

• Collaborate with the product team and stakeholders to make a positive impact on the business;

• Guarantee successful project deliveries while promoting the long-term technical sustainability of our initiatives;

• Assume responsibility for critical features, demonstrating accountability and a strong sense of ownership by monitoring engineering and product KPIs;

• Uphold high standards of code quality, ensuring developers take pride in their work;

• Serve as a technical reference for your team, promoting development best practices such as code reviews, pair programming, and TDD. Show enthusiasm for learning and sharing knowledge;

• Provide mentorship to less experienced developers;

• Engage in incident resolution and troubleshooting in production environments;

• Embody our mission by inspiring and empowering others through genuine care for your own wellbeing and that of your colleagues. Prioritize wellbeing at work, fostering a supportive atmosphere where everyone feels comfortable managing their health, taking time off, and achieving work-life balance.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience;

• A collaborative team player with a passion for achieving both team and individual objectives, possessing at least 5 years of experience in backend development;

• Proven experience in designing, developing, and maintaining complex modern web applications;

• Proficiency in at least two programming languages such as Go, Scala, Kotlin, or Java;

• Familiarity with SQL/NoSQL technologies like PostgreSQL, MySQL, DynamoDB, and Redis, along with an understanding of common use cases and performance challenges;

• Demonstrated fluency in AI and an Agentic Engineering mindset, with the strategic insight to integrate AI tools into daily tasks to optimize productivity, ensure high-quality output, and maintain full accountability for all deployed work;

• Experience with event-driven architectures and message brokers such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, and SNS, along with a comprehensive understanding of their use cases and potential issues;

• Skilled in implementing prototypes and concepts including MVP, A/B testing, and feature toggles for rolling out features to production;

• Experience with monitoring, observability, and KPI tracking;

• Knowledge of cloud-based architectures, particularly in AWS;

• Excellent communication skills, proficient in both verbal and written English and Portuguese.

🏝️ Benefits

• Complimentary Gold+ membership providing access to onsite gyms and studios, digital fitness programs, and online wellness resources for meditation, nutrition, mental wellbeing support, and more! You can add up to three family members to your plan for their wellness access.

• A comprehensive emotional wellbeing program with a unique approach, offering personalized journeys that combine individual therapy sessions (52 per year) and on-demand content.

• Health, dental, and life insurance coverage.

• As a Flexible First organization, we provide hybrid and remote work options, allowing you to work in a manner that best suits you. The specific model for this role can be discussed with your recruiter and hiring manager. Upon joining, you can utilize our home office reimbursement to set up your workspace.

• Flexibility encompasses not only where we work but also how and when tasks are completed. Employees, in collaboration with their leaders, define schedules that align with their time zones, team requirements, and personal routines.

• Recognizing the importance of taking breaks to recharge, employees are entitled to vacations after 6 months, an additional 3 days off per year, plus 1 extra day off for each year of service (up to 5 additional days), and a holiday for their birthday!

• Welcoming a new child is a momentous occasion. We provide 100% paid parental leave to all new parents, with extended leave and a phased return for birthing parents to help them settle in.

• Access to world-class platforms, engaging in interactive sessions, crafting your personalized development roadmap, and exploring internal opportunities. We emphasize continuous learning and feedback to support your journey toward personal and professional achievement.

• Join a team of passionate individuals dedicated to pushing boundaries, supporting one another, and making a meaningful impact on workplace wellness. We succeed together, fostering trust through open communication and a culture where every perspective is valued.